Disabled workers deserve living wages

Very rarely do I make a public stand against something. For me, though, this isn't just a political issue, it's a moral issue. As a woman with a lifetime disability and who has been fighting for equal rights for almost 50 years; I have always felt compelled to speak out for those who can't speak for themselves or are too afraid to.

Due to an old federal law, companies like Goodwill are allowed to hire people with disabilities for just pennies an hour. They think it's OK (even moral) because they think they are doing the disabled a favor by even giving them a job. Unfortunately, the culture among people with disabilities is very much the same way. They feel grateful somebody is giving them something to do and feel worthwhile. Some of them have learning disabilities and don't know they are being exploited, which makes it all the worse.

But it is nothing but exploitation and servitude. It is difficult enough for the disabled (I even have master's in information systems), still I only work part time. All we need is more exploitation, to make us feel wanted, needed and important. Thank you, America, for nothing.

Janet E. Meadows, Candler

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Disabled workers deserve living wages

Very rarely do I make a public stand against something. For me, though, this isn't just a political issue, it's a moral issue.